Benefits of Being an SRS Franchisee

Any business can be started by any individual or group and have a reasonable chance of success, based on the knowledge, resources, and commitment of the group or individual.  However, the ease and speed of growth and success may be increased by having a group synergy and depth that allows for the acceleration of many aspects of performance.

The U.S. Department of Commerce says: 90% of all small business that are involves in a franchise operation are still in business after 10 years, and 80% of all small businesses not part of a franchise fail within 10 years.

Have a look at the many benefits we offer to our franchise group.

Equipment

1. buying power
2. training
3. extended warranty
4. dedicated service technician
5. research and development
6. proving ground
7. downtime support from network

Supplies

1. buying power
2. research and development/cutting edge
3. network support

Insurances

1. group workman’s comp saving 4-10%
2. group medical/dental
3. group life
4. group general liability
5. 401 k/ retirement plans

Software

1. national network
2. research and development
3. local operating system
4. service and support
5. specialty programming
6. inventory management/ system access
7. custom website and updates

Financing

1. discounted rates
2. speedy approval
3. equipment buyout packages
4. used equipment resale
5. system upgrades financing
6. lines of credit supported by group

Sales and marketing

1. local support
2. national program/accounts
3. sales materials provided
4. sales presentations provided
5. sales training provided
6. sales and marketing program provided

Sales support

1. sales manager training
2. joint sales calls
3. national account calls

Advertising

1. national advertising in retail oriented publications
2. national promotions
3. national name recognition
4. trade show attendance

Training

1. national training approved by AIA and MIA
2. safety training approved by OSHA
3. sales and admin staff training
4. stone technical/geological training

Retirement plans

1. mutual fund and 401 k group programs

Area services

     a. Kiosk sales of stone cleaning and maintenance products

National accounts

1. enjoy the benefits of business generated by national accounts arranged by the parent company.

Industry recognition

1. become part of a group that is the only nationally recognized, AIA and MIA approved, and is promoted to the industry at large.

AIA certification

1. our training programs have already been approved by the AIA and MIA.

MIA certification

1. our training programs and operations have been approved by the MIA

Collective operational improvement development

1. 200 minds working on solutions to challenges all shared with each other.

Research and development

1. 200 minds working on improving operations and saving money, as well as a commitment from the parent company to be the industry leader in new programs, equipment development, and general research and development.

Management support

1. enjoy the experience level of a group of highly trained managers that will be there to help you with your operations during start-up and with ongoing operations.

Credibility

1. enjoy the benefit of being in a group that has international recognition from consumers and suppliers.

Exit strategy/ network expansion

a.  build a business that has recorded profitability and would be a desirable resale to an outsider or someone in the group wanting to expand operations, with the added value of territory protection.

Human resources

1. enjoy the benefits of a human resource program designed to protect your business from claims, and the support to fight claims filed.
2. Enjoy the depth of being in a group to assist in personnel recruitment needs in all areas of operations, as well as a supply chain of trained personnel resources.

Accounting

1. use our systems and procedures and know where you stand financially on every job, every day, as well as monthly and annually.
2. Enjoy the benefits of affordable audits based on group consumption.